Timeline
14:18
Catch bus 69 from Sutjeska, near the train station, to Nahorevo. From the stop, walk up the path toward the waterfall. The wooden pedestrian bridge offers a spectacular view from underneath the 98-meter cascade.
16:18
Position yourself near the base or the bridge. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows through the spruce and beech forests. The golden light around 15:48 will illuminate the mist and rock face before the sun dips below the horizon at 16:33.
17:03
Take the bus back down to Sutjeska. It is dark now, so ensure you have your return transport sorted or check the route for the last bus times.
17:33
Head into Sarajevo city center for dinner. Since the context does not list specific restaurants, choose a local establishment near your accommodation or the train station area to warm up after the evening chill at the falls.
Local tip
Most people only go up where the paved road stops. If you want to park closer to the trailhead, there is an option 1–2 km further along on the dirt road, but walking from the main stop is manageable.
Check before you go
- Bus 69 runs from Sutjeska to Nahorevo. Check the return schedule in the evening.
- Weather permits the visit; the area is lush and can be muddy if it has rained.
- No specific opening hours apply to the waterfall itself, but transport and food venues will have their own schedules.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sarajevo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).